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FIA defends ‘quick' start procedure

FIA race director Michael Masi says Sunday's quick start with the lights at the French Grand Prix was 'certainly within the tolerances' of the regulations. Some drivers were caught a little unaware at the start of Sunday's French Grand Prix when the lights went out faster than usual. According to Motorsport.com, it took all of 0.8 seconds for the lights to go out and the race to begin. Speaking after the grand prix, Sebastian Vettel said there was a 'bit of confusion at the start, given that the timing of the lights going out caught us a bit by surprise.' However, Masi says it was all within the rules. 'The sequence was fine,' he explained. 'It was all within the boundaries. 'I think a...
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